Solomon Islands
This Melanesian country is best known for its many islands and beaches... and this
natural landscape (pictured) is why most people go. Don't miss out on the unique
Melanesian culture and foods though! Begin Your Journey!

Vanuatu
Picturesque serenity is a good way to describe Vanuatu, but the culture offers much
more, including the inspiration for bungee jumping, which remains a rite of passage
for young men. Explore Vanuatu!

Federated States of Micronesia
This diverse country stretches for thousands of miles and has the diversity to prove
it, including the people from Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Yap among others.
Begin Your Journey!

Samoa
Among the most famous of the South Pacific's many countries, Samoa sits in the
heart of Polynesia and has a culture to match. Begin Your Journey!

Relationships, Marriage, & Family Life in the Federated States of Micronesia

Any sort of public display of affection is off limits in the
Federated States of Micronesia so dating is done quite secretly. This may
mean meeting late at night or dating with a chaperone. No matter the dating style,
once a couple decides to progress their relationship the man is expected to gain
permission from the woman's family before they can marry.

Marriage is truly a joining of families and individuals as community and family
are very important in the Federated States
of Micronesia. Marriage brings two families together and these families
will often maintain a close relationship throughout their lives due to a marriage
between the families. A marriage also symbolizes a couple's entry into members
of the community as adults and with that, they are expected to become a part of
the community. One aspect of this is to have children and there is no shortage of
kids in the country as the average couple has two or three children, but many families
have even more kids than that.